End-to-End M2M, Fifth Edition
Overview:
Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications is an emerging technology and industry sub-segment poised to change the way that business is conducted, impacting everything from traditional telephony and IT operations to ERP, SCM, public safety, homeland security, and more.
Written by industry experts who have actually designed, implemented and operated M2M applications, End-to-End M2M Fifth Edition provides invaluable information for anyone seeking to better understand the technology, applications, business and regulatory issues. This research distinguishes itself from other publications on this topic by providing the reader with an understanding of M2M, the technologies involved in M2M, reasons to use M2M, key M2M applications, challenges in deploying M2M, and more.
Core Publication Topics
M2M 101: The basics of M2M
M2M Technology: Machine communications, wireless data communications, technology strategy, and back-end processing support
M2M Business Dynamics: How to generate revenue and profits with M2M, ROI modeling, business case modeling, and more
M2M Politics and Regulation: Privacy issues, regulatory issues, challenges to implement
M2M Applications and Case Studies: Learn from what has already been done with expert analysis from the author
Audience:
Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications is an emerging technology and industry sub-segment poised to change the way that business is conducted, impacting everything from traditional telephony and IT operations to ERP, SCM, public safety, homeland security, and more.
Written by industry experts who have actually designed, implemented and operated M2M applications, End-to-End M2M Fifth Edition provides invaluable information for anyone seeking to better understand the technology, applications, business and regulatory issues. This research distinguishes itself from other publications on this topic by providing the reader with an understanding of M2M, the technologies involved in M2M, reasons to use M2M, key M2M applications, challenges in deploying M2M, and more.
Core Publication Topics
M2M 101: The basics of M2M
M2M Technology: Machine communications, wireless data communications, technology strategy, and back-end processing support
M2M Business Dynamics: How to generate revenue and profits with M2M, ROI modeling, business case modeling, and more
M2M Politics and Regulation: Privacy issues, regulatory issues, challenges to implement
M2M Applications and Case Studies: Learn from what has already been done with expert analysis from the author
Audience:
- Those involved in the M2M industry will find the business modeling, case studies, and expert analysis to be an extremely valuable as tool in considering business expansion, M2M applications, and new projects
- Those new to the M2M industry will find this entire publication an invaluable resource and significant opportunity for cost savings versus the effort and pain of simply learning by trial and error
- This is a must-have resource for anyone engaged in business or technology planning and engineering involving M2M
- Investors, analysts, and consultants in the M2M industry will find that this report provides all they need to know about M2M
- Industry segments that will benefit most from this report are suppliers and service providers of wireless (including cellular and unlicensed spectrum), telemetry and telematics, enterprise users and beneficiaries of improved business process communications in areas such as SCM and ERP, and government, public safety, and homeland security personnel
Contents
M2M 101: Definition and HistoryM2M Building Blocks
M2M Evolution
The major components of M2M
Wireless M2M Devices
Wireless Transport of M2M Data to and from the Monitoring Facility
The Back-end Operations and Support Infrastructure
M2M Solution Building Blocks: a More In-Depth View
The Machine The Customer Intends To Monitor And Contro
The In-Field Hardware Device Created By The Hardware Vendor
Wireless Network
The Back-End Server
The Internet
The Customer Facility For Monitoring And Controlling The Machines
Part Two: M2M Technology
The Field-Deployed Hardware And Firmware Technology
Analog to Digital Converter, Digital to Analog Converter (ADC / DAC)
Memory
Input / Output (I/O)
Power Module
Processor and Clock
Wireless Service Technology and Protocols
GSM- (Global System Mobile)
CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)
WiMAX
The Technologies
GPRS (General Purpose Radio Service)
1XRTT OR CDMA2000
High-Level Features Of 3G Wireless
Immediacy
Packet Switched- Internet Protocol (IP) Compatibility
Spectrum Efficiency
CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data Protocol)
Control Channel - SMS, Analog Control Channe
SMS-The Short Message Service
The Advantages of SMS
Wireless Technology Recommendation for M2M
GSM-SMS
CDMA-1xRTT
WiFi35
WiMAX
ZigBee
6LOWPAN
Latest and upcoming Technologies for Telecom in the M2M Domain
Picocell
Femtocell
MicroCell
Technology in use
Prototype of Zeppelin Based Communication Backbone
Overview
Product Analysis
3G
4G
LTE
RFID in a Nutshell
Embedded Systems
Real-Time Embedded Systems
Networked Embedded Systems
Power Aware Computing
Security in Embedded Systems
System-on-Chip Design
Testing of Embedded Core-Based Integrated Circuits
Embedded Applications
Automotive Networks
Industrial Automation
Intelligent Sensors
Technology Strategy
Hardware Budget
Scope of Deployment-Domestic or International
Ease of Creating The Application
Wireless Service Options
Wireless Access Costs
Further Technology Considerations
IP Addresses: Static, Dynamic and Persistent
Back-end Server Technology
Gateway to Wireless Carrier or Service Provider
3G-GPRS, 1XRTT PACKET
Delivery of SMS to the Internet
Server That Processes Inbound And Outbound M2M Messages
Adds A Layer Of Security
Provides Billing Services
Enables Customer Care
Logs and Manages Traffic
Interprets inbound and outbound M2M messages
Latest Developments & Market Segment
Cloud
SAAS (Software as a service)
M2M Market Segments
M2M in Automation
M2M in Telecommunication
M2M in Energy and Smart Metering System
M2M in Healthcare
M2M in Transport & Tracking
M2M in Public Safety
PART - Two -B- RFID
Automatic Identi?cation Systems
Barcode systems
Optical character recognition
Biometric procedures
Fingerprinting procedures (dactyloscopy)
Smart cards
Memory cards
Microprocessor cards
RFID systems
Components of an RFID System
Types of RFID Systems
Types of Tags
Passive Tags
Semi Passive RFID Tags
Active RFID Tags
Active Tags with Sensors/GPS
Difference between Active and Passive RFID
Application Field
Comparison between RFID and the different available tracking techniques
Part 3: M2M Business Dynamics
Why M2M is taking place-what happened
M2M Opportunities: Services Companies Can Offer
Hardware Services
Wireless Devices
Custom Interfaces
Standards Approval
Manufacturing
Support
Wireless Services
Software and Back-End Services
Revenue Models
Recurring Revenue Flow
Business and Technology Strategies
Choosing a Wireless Service Provider
SIM Cards
Activations
Cost per SMS / Data Block
SMS / Data Retry Scheme
SMS Delivery Receipt
Store and Forward
Roaming
SLAs
SMS with GPRS and 3G
Billing Services
Assessing A Wireless Services Provider's Capability
Wireless Service Level Agreement: Key Criteria
Return on Investment (ROI)
Reducing Costs By Replacing Existing Processes And Procedures
Increasing Efficiency Of An Operation
Using M2M To Remain Competitive
Billing Business and System Considerations
Wireless Carrier
Wireless Aggregator and VAR
Wireless Services Reseller
Itemized Billing
Recommended Billing Service Features
Accept Raw Input Data From Wireless Carrier For Any Data Technology
Create Single/ Multiple Invoices Based On User-Defined Rates
Add And Modify New And Existing Rate Plans
Add And Modify New And Existing Revenue Sharing Schemes
Create User-Defined Statistical Information Requests
Calculate Overages And Carry Over Amounts Of Data
Invoice For Local Taxes, FCC And Other Federal / State Fees
Indicate Roaming Instances And Invoice As Appropriate
Part Four: M2M Politics, Privacy and Regulatory
M2M Regulatory issues
Approvals
GSM Conformance Testing
PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB)
M2M And Telematics: Political And Privacy Issues
M2M: Asset Tracking Using RFID Tags In Retail Stores
Telematics: Vehicle Tracking And Navigational Assistance
Latest Advances in M2M Segment
Smart Metering
Worldwide Implementation Status
United Kingdom
United States
Mobile Banking & Secured ATM
From remote banking to Virtual Branch
m-payments
m-Banking scenarios
ATM Banking & NFC
M-banking via USSD/SMS
m-remittances
m-Payments
m-banking Anti fraud products
Part 5: M2M Applications and Case Studies
M2M Applications
Utility Company Applications
AMR Business Dynamics
AMR Benefits
General Measurement And Detection Applications
Heating Venting, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Alarm, Presence and Intrusion Detection
Environment
Vending and Copier Machine Monitoring
Vending Machine Business Dynamics
Office Copiers
Radio Masts and Towers
Railroad Level Crossing
Parking and Traffic Control
Asset and Inventory Tracking / Management
Vehicle and Fleet Management
Homeland Security
Medical and Healthcare
Part 5a: M2M The Next Level
Importance of M2M
M2M Employer Value Chain Analysis
M2M Needs From Employers Perspective
Part 5b: M2M Technological Advances
M2M Sensors
M2M Sensors: challenges
M2M Sensor Requirement
M2M Sensor Networks
M2M Sensor Specifications
Latest Developments in Home Networking
Home Security using Sensor Networks
Home Entertainment Systems
Concepts
Existing Standards
Limitations
Evaluations
Comparison
Part 5c: M2M Communication Protocols
M2M Standards for RFID
M2M Case Studies
Hypothetical Case Study
Integrating an M2M solution to a Field Service Repair Company
Enterprise Profile (FBS, Inc)
Areas Of Inefficiency For FBS
Recommended Wireless IM (M2M) Solution Components
Post M2M Integration Work Flow
Wireless Instant Messaging Solution Costs
Gross Profit Analysis
Return on Investment Analysis
Case Study on Jasper Wireless: M2M Services and Application
About the company
Global SIM
Service Management Tool: Jasper Control Center
Professional Design and Certification
Customers
Latest Developments
Case Study: Amersam Car Park Management
Application Requirements
Amersam: The Car Park Management Company
Individual Monitoring of Every Parking Space
Monitoring and Control of Other Facility Systems
Author's Note
Case Study: BioLab
The Challenge
The Solution
The Results
Author's Note
Case Study: Brookstone Equipment Co
The Challenge
The Solution
Author's Note
Case Study: ADT - Monitoring Parolees
The Challenge
The Solution
Some Key Benefits Of This Solution
Author's Note
Case Study: Mobile Cardiac Telemetry
CardioNet
The Challenge
The Solution
Author's Note
Case Study Kansas City Power & Light
The Challenge
The Solution
FleetBoss Telematics Case Studies
B&A Distributing, Inc, Beverage Distribution
The Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
Maverick Materials-Building Materials Supply
Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
Bayer AG-Inventory Management - ATplan Case Study
The Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
American Red Cross Case Study - Numerex
The Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
Ballarat Health Services - Opto 22 - Australia - Case Study
The Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
AIRS - Advanced Incident Response System - Cisco Case Study
The Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
Tridum - ABB Zurich - Case Study
The Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
Cole Plumbing
Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
Springer Equipment Forklift Sales, Parts, Service, Rentals, Leasing
Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
Provider Profiles
AIRDESK
Airalliance™ Partner Network
Activation
Technology
Professional Services & Support
FleetBoss
Software, Firmware, Hardware Development
nPhase
Wireless Gateway Services
M2M Developer Program
Direct, Wireless Service Providers
Telemetrix
Case Study on US Naval Air Systems Command
Location - Naval Air Systems Command, US
Project - A Distributed, Intelligent Network of Unmanned Systems
Company - Augusta Systems, Inc
The Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
Case Study on United States Navy
Location - US Navy Regional Supply Office in Norfolk, Va
Project - Aviation Spare Parts Tracking
Company - Intermec RFID
The Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
Case Study on St Olavs Hospital, Norway
Location - St Olavs Hospital in Trondheim, Norway
Project - Using RFID for Garments and Laundry
Company - Texi AS
The Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
Case Study on Heinz
Location - Heinz, US
Project - Inventory Tracking
Company - IBM
The Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
Case Study on US Army: Land Warrior
Location - US 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Lewis
Project - Codename Land Warrior
Company - NA (US Defence Research and Development)
The Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
Case Study on Automated Meter Reading System (China Gas)
Location - China, Asia
Project - Automated Meter Reading System
Company - Wavenis Technology, Coronis and HowDeep Technology
The Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
Case Study on GPS based Fleet and Asset Tracking
Location - Toronto, Canada and Johannesburg
Project - GPS based Tracking
Company - Geotab
The Challenge
The Solution
Benefits
RTLS adoption in Memorial Hospital Miramar
Overview
Details
Working Principle
Improvements
Advantages
Implementation
Automation in Hospital Process - Brazil
Overview
Details
Patient Care System - Pantai Hospital Malaysia
Overview
Details
Environment Sensing and Tracking
The Development Methodology
Advantages
Targets
The Future Step
Tracking and Monitoring Application - Foster School of Medicine
Overview
Details
Working Principle
Patient Tracking System - Disney Family Cancer Center
Overview
Details
Achieving the reality
Focus
Equipment Monitoring and Utility Management - Mission Hospital
Overview
Details
Palette Tracking in Japan
Solution Provider
Briefs
Part Six: M2M Requirement, Roles and Market Analysis
M2M - Domain Analysis
Company Analysis
Tekelec
Numerex
KORE Telematics
Sierra Wireless
Jasper Wireless
Product Comparison Matrix
List of M2M Companies
Future Analysis on M2M Segments
M2M on Cellular Network
M2M Analysis - Application Perspective
Future Technology Path
Part Six- a - Future Applications and Prototypes
Prototypes
Asset and warehouse management
Automotive
Building monitoring and control
Environmental monitoring
Health care
Military battlefield awareness
Security and surveillance
Future Research
Secure systems
Embedded Operating Systems
Groups Management
Lightweight Signal Processing
High-Data-Rate Sensors
Applications
Asset and warehouse management
Automotive
Building monitoring and control
Environmental monitoring
Health care
Military battlefield awareness
Security and surveillance
Secure systems
Embedded Operating Systems
Groups Management
Lightweight Signal Processing
High-Data-Rate Sensors
FIGURES
Figure 1 The Three Essential Segments of a M2M Solution
Figure 2 A More Detailed Look at a GSM, M2M Solution
Figure 3 Using M2M To Monitor Water Leve
Figure 4 Typical Processor Architecture
Figure 5 A More Compact, All-In-One Device Incorporating All Building Blocks
Figure 7 The Various Wireless WAN Technologies, Protocols & Bearers for M2M
Figure 8 Typical M2M server integration to a 3G Network
Figure 9 Configuration with an SMS Gateway and GSM network
Figure 10 Combined Back-End Servers, Processor And Monitoring Client
Figure 11 Range of Services M2M Service Providers Can Offer
Figure 12 Hardware Services Combined With Recurring-Fee Wireless Services
Figure 13 Software Services Combined With Recurring-Fee Wireless Services
Figure 14 Primary Revenue Source Opportunities Through Wireless Services
Figure 15 Primary Revenue Sources For Hardware Sales, Development And Support
Figure 16 Primary Revenue Sources for Back-End Server Development, Support
Figure 17 Example SLA Content for Wireless Providers and M2M Customers
Figure 18 Itemized Billing Information Flow
Figure 19 M2M and IM-Enabled Operations of FBS, Inc
Figure 20 Message Flow Between Various Solution Components
TABLES
Table 1 Technology Comparison Between Telemetry and Modern M2M
Table 2 - Zeppelin Based Communication Backbone
Table 5 - Cost Analysis
Table 2 Wireless Revenue Projections For A 1000 Unit Account Over Five Years
Table 3 Typical Wireless Service Provider Performance Metrics
Table 4 Capital Expenditure, Fees for Solution Implementation
Table 5 Gross Profit Calculation
Table 6 ROI Analysis With Break-Even Reached After 18 Weeks
GRAPHS
Graph 1 Company Analysis
Graph 2Technology focus
Graph 3 Application Focus
Graph 4 Important Factors and Current Trends
Graph 5 Predictions of Flourishing Segments
COMPANIES IN REPORT
Aeris.net
Aether Wire
AIRDESK
Alien Technology
Ambient Devices
Augusta Systems
Axeda
Centerpoint Energy
Cimetrics
Comverge/6D
controlGen
Crossbow Technology
Datasweep
Dust
Echelon
eDevice
Ember Corporation
emWare
Espial
Industrial Objects
Isochron
Itron
Jasper Wireless
KORE Telematics
Lantronix
MeshNetworks
Millennial Net
NetSilicon
nPhase
Numerex
Oceana Sensor
Opto 22
Questra
Sensoria
SensorLogic
Sierra Wireless
Skybility
SmartSignal
SmartSynch
Tekelec
Telemetric
Tridium
Wireless Innovation
XcelleNet
Xsilogy
Zetron
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